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574 GE

1991 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,725 mi
Last recorded18,725 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 205101,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration574 GE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 18,725 miles

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2025 18,724 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Seat belt missing all rear belts (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 17,695 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 16,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 14,472 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 12,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 11,819 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 10,864 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 9,747 miles

rear seats and seat belts removed

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 14 Sep 2018 9,747 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2017 8,707 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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574 GE is a 1991 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 574 GE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 574 GE registered?

574 GE is a 1991 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is 574 GE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 574 GE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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